Fired Up...Not Burnt Out: Effective Children's Leadership for Today's Church - Softcover

Most churches are committed to providing a Biblically-based nurture programme for their children, but many rely on the goodwill of parents and other adults to supply the leaders and helpers. This book is designed to help the non-specialist understand the Biblical rationale for nurturing children in the Church and gain the basic skills needed to be an effective leader. The material covers: the importance of children's work and understanding the learning process; using signs and symbols and involving children in prayer and worship; spiritual development and growing in faith; making the Bible accessible; enhancing our storytelling and other practical skills; the wider community and management; and health and safety issues. Each section includes introductory notes, Bible readings, thinking and discussion pointers, case studies, practical activities, checklists and short prayers. All the material has been thoroughly field-tested, both with groups and individual readers.

Margaret Withers taught in several Inner London schools before becoming a Diocesan Children's Adviser in 1989. She has spent the last decade heavily involved in providing training and support for voluntary children's lcaders in parishes. Currently Children's Work Adviser for the Diocesc of Rochester, having previously worked in Chelmsford Diocese, Margaret is author of Welcome to the Lord's Table and The Amazing Book of Acts, both published under the Barnabas imprint.